Diamondbacks president has prostate cancer

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09/20/2011 - Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arizona Diamondbacks president and chief executive Derrick Hall has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Hall said in a statement released by the team that his cancer was caught in the early stages and he expects a full recovery.

"I will use this news as an opportunity to educate and drive awareness, while hopefully saving more lives in the future," Hall said. "I am in great hands, and my family and I are confident we will get through this successfully.

"I notified all of my staff immediately and am eternally grateful for the overwhelming support, love and prayers."

Hall underwent a prostate biopsy September 14 that came back positive for cancer. He was in San Diego with the team on Saturday when he was notified by his doctor of the results, according to his statement.

Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick, a prostate cancer survivor, said he was "stunned" by the news.

"[B]ut from our conversations, I know he has the right mindset to conquer it," Kendrick said. "As a prostate cancer survivor, I fully understand the impact this may have on one's state of mind and family. Derrick and his family have our full support throughout this process."

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Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds

Will he or won't he?  Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.

Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.

"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."

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Arizona Cardinals 60-1


Atlanta Falcons 50-1


Baltimore Ravens 15-1


Buffalo Bills 50-1


Carolina Panthers 18-1


Chicago Bears 10-1


Cincinnati Bengals 15-1


Cleveland Browns 100-1


Dallas Cowboys 15-1


Denver Broncos 15-1


Detroit Lions 100-1


Green Bay Packers 50-1


Houston Texans 100-1


Indianapolis Colts 6-1


Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1


Kansas City Chiefs 30-1


Miami Dolphins 40-1


Minnesota Vikings 75-1


New England Patriots 10-1


New Orleans Saints 18-1


New York Giants 20-1


New York Jets 30-1


Oakland Raiders 100-1


Philadelphia Eagles 18-1


Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1


Saint Louis Rams 60-1


San Diego Chargers 6-1


San Francisco 49ers 75-1


Seattle Seahawks 20-1


Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1


Tennessee Titans 40-1


Washington Redskins 50-1

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